Leak and Subsurface Locators, LLC performs pool leak detection throughout South Florida. License CPC1457277. Phone (954) 290-5177, (561) 325-2678, or (561) 325-2678. Standard pool without spa: 1.5 to 2 hours. Pool with spa: 2.5 to 3 hours. Underground pipe locating with trace gas: 3 to 4 hours. Pool must be clear of swimmers for the full visit. Water must be clear. Autofill off before arrival. Equipment pad accessible. West Palm Beach, FL. Service area: Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties.
Process | South Florida Pool Leak Detection
How Long Does Pool Leak Detection Take?
Standard pools take 1.5 to 2 hours. Pools with spas take 2.5 to 3 hours. Underground locating adds time. Here is what affects the duration and how to prepare.
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A standard pool leak detection visit takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for a pool without a spa. A pool with an attached spa takes 2.5 to 3 hours because the spa adds plumbing circuits, fittings, and surfaces to test. When underground pipe locating with acoustic equipment and trace gas is needed, the visit can run 3 to 4 hours. The pool must be clear of swimmers and the water must be clear for the full visit.
Visit Duration by Pool Type
1.5–2
hours
Standard pool, no spa, no suspected underground plumbing issue
2.5–3
hours
Pool with attached spa, additional circuits and surfaces to test
3–4
hours
Pool with underground pipe locating, acoustic listening and trace gas added
What Takes Time During the Visit
- Customer interview, a few minutes to understand the water loss history, where the pool stabilizes, and what has already been observed
- Equipment pad inspection, checking pump, filter, heater, and valves for active leaks at fittings and connections
- Underwater dive inspection, full inspection of shell, skimmer, lights, return fittings, steps, main drain, and all underwater surfaces with dye testing
- Pipe testing of plumbing lines, isolating and testing each pool plumbing circuit individually when symptoms point to underground plumbing
- Underground locating, acoustic listening and trace gas when a pipe failure is confirmed and the underground location needs to be pinpointed
- Findings explanation, documenting, photographing, and explaining results before leaving
What Extends the Visit Beyond the Standard Time
- Attached spa with its own plumbing circuits, jets, and fittings
- Confirmed underground pipe failure requiring acoustic listening and trace gas locating
- Large pool with many return fittings, multiple lights, or a complex plumbing layout
- Partially cloudy water that slows the underwater inspection
- Multiple suspected leak sources that each need individual dye testing to confirm or rule out
Jeff David, Leak and Subsurface Locators
I do not rush a leak detection visit. The dive inspection alone takes 30 to 45 minutes when done properly. If I spend 20 minutes on a pool and hand you a result, I have not tested everything, I have looked around and made a guess. That is not what you are paying for.
When I tell homeowners to block out 2 hours, it is because the job needs 2 hours. A thorough visit that confirms the source is worth more than a fast visit that misses it and sends you back to square one with a second call to someone else.
Ready to Schedule? Here Is What to Expect.
Block 2 hours for a standard pool, 3 hours for pool and spa. Leak and Subsurface Locators serves South Florida. Licensed CPC1457277. Most estimates by phone. Price given upfront.
(954) 290-5177
(561) 325-2678
(561) 325-2678
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the pool the same day as the detection visit?
Not during the visit, the pool needs to be clear of swimmers for the full duration. After the visit is complete and findings are explained, normal pool use can resume unless a repair is being done that day.
Does the time include the repair?
Detection and repair are separate. The visit time covers finding the leak. If a same-day repair is possible, that time is in addition to the detection visit. Some repairs take 30 minutes. Others take several hours. We discuss timing on the spot after the leak is found.
What if it takes longer than estimated?
We quote flat fees for most residential detection visits, not hourly rates. If the job takes longer than expected because it is a more complex pool or a more complicated leak, you are not watching the clock and paying more. The price quoted is the price.
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